Unit 5 Here and Now Section B 1a–2c 课件 2025-2026学年人教版英语七年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“Here and Now”主题，聚焦时区表达、现在进行时活动描述及vlog脚本写作。课堂以“环球新闻社”任务导入，通过“学习时区-解码城市生活-创作脚本”支架，从时间表达练习到城市活动细读，再到脚本写作，构建递进学习脉络。 其亮点在于任务驱动与跨文化融合，以“环球新闻社”任务链激发学习兴趣，通过重庆、内罗毕、纽约的对比阅读培养文化意识。结合思维导图梳理信息与Checklist写作指导，提升思维品质与语言能力。学生能提升跨文化沟通与表达能力，教师可直接使用完整教学活动设计，提高教学效率。

Unit 5 Here and Now Section B 1a-2c Learning Objectives In this lesson, we will be able to: 1. accurately express the time in different places in English; 2. understand and describe the activities happening in different cities at the same time; 3. write a vlog script to describe activities that are happening now. Decode City Life. Learn about Time Zones. Create a Video Script. Learn about Time Zones. Decode City Life. Create a Video Script. Look at the time and fill in the blanks. 1b. B: It’s ________________________ in New York, USA. B:It’s _______________________ in Chongqing, China. B:In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s ________________________. eight o’clock in the evening three o’clock in the afternoon seven o’clock in the morning A: What time is it in…? eight p.m. three p.m. seven a.m. New York, USA Chongqing, China Nairobi, Kenya 8:00 pm 3:00 pm 7:00 am Why is the time different? Learn about Time Zones. Decode City Life. Create a Video Script. Read and answer. 2. How does the writer start the passage? A. By listing an example. B. By asking a question. C. By telling a story. 1. What is the video script about? A. Life in different cities. B. Interesting places to visit. C. People around the world. 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 a.m. Fast Reading 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 a.m. Introduction Body What’s the structure of the passage? Fast Reading 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 What is the structure of this passage? 1 2 3 4 Chongqing Nairobi New York 11 What are people in Chongqing doing? Careful Reading It’s 8 p.m. in Chongqing, China. Some people are rushing to get home from work. But others are not in a hurry! They are enjoying the city at night. Lights are shining brightly across the city, and colourful boats are moving slowly down the river. People are eating delicious food, such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles. Chongqing, China 8 p.m. Some people are rushing to get home from work. They are enjoying the city at night. People are eating delicious food. What special dishes can people eat in Chongqing? such as 例如 12 It’s _______________________ in Chongqing, China. Some people are rushing to get home from work. But others are not in a hurry! They are enjoying the city at night. Lights are shining brightly across the city, and colourful boats are moving slowly down the river. People are eating delicious food, such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles. eight o’clock in the evening Careful Reading How does the writer describe Chongqing? people’s life food a sense of sight night views time It’s _______________________ in Chongqing, China. Some people are rushing to get home from work. But others are not in a hurry! They are enjoying the city at night. Lights are shining brightly across the city, and colourful boats are moving slowly down the river. People are eating delicious food, such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. eight o’clock in the evening Could you please describe Chongqing hot pot and noodles from a sense of taste and smell ? Creative thinking The air is filled with the strong, spicy smell of chili and peppers. Nearby, bowls of noodles sit in hot soup that tastes salty and rich. Every bite makes your tongue feel warm and excited! a sense of smell a sense of taste Chongqing Nairobi New York 15 What are people in Nairobi doing? Careful Reading In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s 3 p.m. Many people are working hard in their offices. Some people are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets. Many others are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals! Nairobi, Kenya 3 p.m. Who What Where Many people working hard in their offices Some people shopping for gifts in the markets Many others walking; looking at animals in the parks 16 In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s 3 p.m. Many people are working hard in their offices. Some people are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets. Many others are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals! Where can people see elephants and giraffes in Nairobi? 2. Why do you think Nairobi has parks where people can see animals? Careful Reading In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s 3 p.m. Many people are working hard in their offices. Some people are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets. Many others are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals! Where can people see elephants and giraffes in Nairobi? In the parks. Giraffe Centre Nairobi National Park Careful Reading This is a place that helps protect a special kind of giraffe called the Rothschild’s giraffe. You can get really close to the giraffes and even feed them with help from the people there. About Nairobi Giraffe Centre 19 You won’t see elephants here, but you can see giraffes and lots of other animals. It’s a big park where animals live in their natural home. About Nairobi Nairobi National Park 20 In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s 3 p.m. Many people are working hard in their offices. Some people are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets. Many others are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals! 2. Why do you think Nairobi has parks where people can see animals? Further thinking To protect natural areas to preserve wildlife and allow people to experience nature. Cities can be homes for both people and animals. By caring for nature, we can make our world greener and kinder—one small step at a time! Chongqing Nairobi New York 22 What are people New York doing? Careful Reading It’s 7 a.m. in New York, USA. It’s early, but the city is getting busy! Many people are rushing to the subway. They are going to work. Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off passengers. Some people are jogging, walking, and riding bikes in Central Park. Others are drinking coffee and eating breakfast in coffee shops. many people bright yellow taxis some people others 23 What are people New York doing? Careful Reading New York, USA 7 a.m. many people bright yellow taxis some people others rushing to the subway (going to work) picking up passengers dropping off passengers 接客 送客 Central Park jogging walking riding bikes coffee shops drinking coffee eating breakfast It shows how New Yorkers balance work and fun. Even though people are busy working, they still find time to relax in the park. culture difference between China and the USA 24 Other description: Place: Activities: Chongqing, China rushing, enjoying, eating lights, boats Place: Nairobi, Kenya Other description: Time: Activities: 3:00 p.m. working, shopping, walking, looking at live side by side Place: New York, USA Other description: Time: Activities: 7:00 a.m. rushing,work, jogging, walking, riding,drinking, eating city, taxi Retell the three scripts according to the mind map. Post Reading Time: 8:00 p.m. Nairobi Which city would you like to visit the most? Why? Post reading What can we learn from the three video scripts? Time zones make cities different, but everyone shares the same Earth. Respect and learn from cultures around the world! People from the places in 1a are saying the sentences below. Write the namesof the places. 1d. 1. “Look at that giraffe! It’s drinking water.” ________ 2. “Our family are taking part in a boat tour right now. We can see the city well from here!” ________ 3. “I’m jogging with my dog. The air is clean, and the morning sunshine is great.” ________ 4. “We’re shopping because I want to buy some gifts for my friends.” ________ 5. “I’m driving to work today, but it’s taking a long time because it’s rush hour.” ________ Chongqing Nairobi New York Nairobi Chongqing New York New York Nairobi 高峰期 28 Learn about Time Zones. Decode City Life. Create a Video Script. It is Sunday, and people are doing different things in the People’s Park. Describe some of the activities and create a video script. 2a. going boating riding bikes running making a phone call reading books exercising chatting playing with a kid having a picnic walking a dog plating a tree playing the guitar How to write a vlog script? Analyze 8 p.m. 3 p.m 7 a.m introduction when & where what people are doing (activities) others: beautiful views; about the city body 31 What makes a good vlog script? Analyze Tip1: use different adjs and advs to modify. 8 p.m. 3 p.m 7 a.m But others are not in a hurry. Many people are rushing to the subway. Tip2: use transitional sentences. such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles. such as paintings and bags Tip3: give examples. 32 Write a video script by describing what is happening in the park. 2b. Now it’s ten o’clock in the morning, and I’m at People’s Park. Look, the sun is shining! Let’s take a look at ______________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 33 Checklist Points Structure introduction body(when/where/what ...) Use different adjs and advs. Use transitional sentences. Give examples. 34 Sample Now it’s ten o’clock in the morning, and I’m at People’s Park. Look, the sun is shining! Let’s take a look at what’s happening here. Some people are riding bicycles along the park’s paths. They are pedaling quickly, enjoying the cool morning breeze. Under a big tree, a girl is sitting and reading a book. She is turning the pages slowly, lost in the story. Near the tree, two friends are having a picnic. They are sitting next to the tent, eating sandwiches and fruit. Some children are running around, playing games and laughing. Everyone is having a wonderful time in the park. 35 Learn about Time Zones. Decode City Life. Create a Video Script. Now you are a global reporter. Let’s learn and take notes 练 Something special____________ (happen) right now. What is happening in different time zones around the world right now? happen v.发生 sth. happen+时间状语/地点状语 “某时/某事发生某事” sth. happen to sb.某人遇到某事 1.A car accident happened in that street. 2.What happened to you? 句 讲 例 is happening Let’s learn and take notes 练 世界各地更多的人会来到我们小镇。 What is happening in different time zones around the world right now? around the world all over the world世界各地 I want to travel around the world. 句 讲 例 More people around the world will come to our town. Let’s learn and take notes 练 She rushed_________(catch) the early bus. Some people are rushing to get home from work. rush v.&n 冲；奔 rush to do sth.急着做某事 rush into冲进 rush out of 冲出 in a rush 匆忙地；仓促地 rush hour （交通）高峰期 He rushes to finish his homework. She rushed into her room. 句 讲 例 to catch Don’t go out at_________(高峰期) . rush hour Let’s learn and take notes 练 Remember to ask _______(other) for help if you know the answer. But others are not in a hurry. other adj.其他的 others pron.其他的人或者事 in a hurry 匆忙 I want to help other people when they need help. I want to help others when they need help. Why are you in a hurry to buy a new bike? 句 讲 例 others She is always _________(匆忙）to catch the bus. in a hurry Let’s learn and take notes 练 His eyes are __________(shine) with excitement. Lights are shining brightly across the city, and colourful boats are moving slowly down te river. shine v.发光；照耀& n.光亮 brightly adv.明亮地 bright adj.明亮的 slowly adv.缓慢地 slow adj.缓慢的 v.使放慢速度；减缓 The stars shine brightly in the sky. The driver dis driving slowly on the road. The bus slowed down when it came to the station. 句 讲 例 shining The river is running _______(slow). slowly Let’s learn and take notes 练 他们并排站着。 In the city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals! side by side 并排；并肩 类似短语：arm in arm 臂挽臂地 hand in hand 手牵手地 face to face 面对面 shoulder to shoulder 肩并肩地 They sit side by side on the bench. 句 讲 例 They stand side by side. Let’s learn and take notes 练 放学后请来接我。 Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off passengers. pick up 接人；捡起；拾起；接电话 drop off 把某人送到某处 两者均为 动词+副词 短语（代词放中间；名词放两边） I pick up some leaves on the playground. I will drop you off on my way home. 句 讲 例 Please pick me up after school. 他经常帮忙送学生。 He often helps to drop off students. Let’s learn and take notes 练 Our family are taking part in a boat tour right now. take part in 参加 侧重指参加会议或群众性活动,并在其中发挥作用。 join侧重指加入某个团体、机构或组织,成为其中一员,如参军、入党等。 I wil take part in the meeting next Monday. She wants to join a swimming club at school. 句 讲 例 I ________ an English club and ____________many activities to improve my spoken English. join take part in Let’s learn and take notes 练 I'm driving to work today, but it's taking a long time. drive v.开车；驾驶 ；迫使 n.驱车旅行；驾车路程 drive to work 相当于go to work by car “开车去上班” Don’t drive so fast! It’s a 3-hour drive to Beijing. 句 讲 例 她每天开车去上班。She ____ ____ _____ every day. 到长沙有十分钟的车程。It’s a _______ _____ to Changsha. drives to work 10-minute drive Homework 基础作业：优化课堂写作—视频脚本。 进阶作业：小组合作，分别扮演重庆、内罗毕、纽约的“记者”，用1b内容做现场报道。 拓展作业：通过网络了解更多关于重庆内罗毕、纽约的城市文化和风土人情。 Thank You! Lavf58.29.100 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v0.7.64 $